COUNTERMEASURE CONCEPTS FOR USE AGAINST URBAN MASS FIRES FROM NUCLEAR WEAPON ATTACK

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Abstract:

New concepts for the extinguishment or control of urban mass fires from nuclear-weapon attack are proposed and evaluated. A synoptic, illustrative modus operandi is given to illustrate application of each of these conceptual countermeasures in extinguishing or controlling fires. The generation or utilization of firebreaks seems to offer the most promise. Specific recommendations are made concerning the direction of future study.

Author(s):
Shelberg, Wesley E. ; Tracy, Edward T.
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL RADIOLOGICAL DEFENSE LAB SAN FRANCISCO CA
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/AD0661458
Pagination:
0053

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
USNRDL-TR-67-100
Project Number(s):
T065-200
Monitor Series:
OCD
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_7.2_Mitigate; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_7.2.1_Mitigate Lethal Effects; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_5.3.2_Apply Situational Understanding; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution; JCA_4_Logistics; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_7.2.2_Mitigate Non-Lethal Effects; JCA_1.2.7_Experimentation; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_4.2_Supply
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*NUCLEAR WEAPONS, MANPOWER, FIRE FIGHTING VEHICLES, COUNTERMEASURES, THERMAL RADIATION, URBAN AREAS, DAMAGE, FIRES
Field(s)/Group(s):
Safety Engineering
Keyword(s):
WU2525A
Report Date:
1967 Aug 14